On 14–15 October 2026, the Pilecki Institute in Warsaw will host the international academic conference “Embracing the New, Preserving the Old? Studying Fascism, Communism, and Totalitarianism in the 2020s”. The Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ) is a partner of the event, and its researchers will take part in discussions devoted to interpretations of the past and their...
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Dr Grzegorz Gil, Director of the Institute of Central Europe (IEŚ), appeared on the Ukrainian-language station Slava Life, where, as an expert on international security, he commented on the tragic events in Polish schools. The discussion focused on the possible involvement of third-party actors in these events and potential links to hybrid activities. The topics discussed also...
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The announcements made by the President of the European Commission on 16 September 2026, during the State of the Union address (SOTEU), concerning the introduction of an emergency security protocol and the establishment of a European Security Council (ESC), do not yet constitute fully developed proposals. Nevertheless, they already reveal differences in how security is understood...
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On 8 October, the Polish History Museum in Warsaw hosted “Jerzy Giedroyc Day”, an event devoted to the ideas and legacy of the founder of the Paris-based Kultura. Dr Anton Saifullayeu, Deputy Director of the Institute of Central Europe for Research and Analysis, took part in one of the debates, entitled “History versus memory in 21st-century Central and Eastern Europe”....
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Reports of a possible outbreak of a dangerous disease in Siberia have raised international concern. Radio ZET asked Dr Andrzej Szabaciuk, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, about the response of the Russian authorities and the way information about the situation is being communicated. The expert drew attention to the Russian authorities’ restrictions on the flow of...
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On 24–25 September 2026, the “OFA 25+: Lessons, Legacies, Horizons” conference was held in Skopje, focusing on the legacy of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and the transformations that have taken place in North Macedonia since the events of 2001. Dr hab. Agata Domachowska, an expert at the Institute of Central Europe, participated in the conference and took part in the panel...
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On 30 September 2026, the workshop “Network for Security and Resilience in the Border and Baltic Region” was held at Technopark Pomerania in Szczecin, bringing together representatives of academia, public administration, the military and civil society. The Institute of Central Europe was represented by Dr Damian Szacawa. During a panel devoted to hybrid threats and...
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Jakub Bornio, an analyst at the Institute of Central Europe, joins Adam Reichardt on the Talk Eastern Europe podcast to discuss the deteriorating security situation on NATO’s eastern flank. The conversation focuses on intensifying Russian provocations against Poland and the Baltic states, the risk of escalation, and possible responses from the Alliance. The discussion also...
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Russia’s actions targeting Europe are increasingly extending beyond isolated acts of sabotage, cyberattacks, or disinformation campaigns. Their significance lies in the combination of various instruments within a broader strategy aimed at weakening the West and curtailing its support for Ukraine. However, the response from European states remains largely reactive; the initiative...
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Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik, Łukasz Lewkowicz, Jakub Olchowski and Andrzej Szabaciuk took part in a special anniversary edition of Radio Lublin’s Studio Wschodnie, marking ten years of the programme hosted by journalist Tomasz Nieśpiał. Professor Konrad Pawłowski from the Institute of International Relations at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) also joined the...
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